I sought out this rather young red Rioja having been
much impressed by the Bodega’s white. It is something of a disappointment,
though; the flavour profile may be fairly classic Rioja (cherries, soft fruit,
mushrooms) but structurally it seems both watery and too acid for what
structure there is. Clumsy and out of balance; nevertheless, it does improve as
it is open; the initially rather discrete oak turns up late to the party to
offer support.
80/100
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